Fri Mar 28 13:15:26 UTC 2025: **Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone Launches State-of-the-Art Solar Park, Showcases Sustainable Innovations**
VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA (March 28, 2025) – The Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) inaugurated a state-of-the-art 1MW solar park, furthering its commitment to sustainable manufacturing. Union Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Naik, officiated the launch, praising AMTZ’s role in promoting India’s self-reliance in medical technology.
The new solar park aligns with India’s broader goal of integrating renewable energy into key industries. The event also showcased AMTZ’s innovative solar-powered tricycle designed to assist people with disabilities. Several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed, strengthening collaborations for research and development in the medical technology sector.
Minister Naik lauded AMTZ’s progress under the leadership of Dr. Jitendra Sharma, highlighting its contribution to reducing import dependency and fostering local innovation. Dr. Sharma outlined AMTZ’s ambitious vision to become 100% energy neutral within the next decade, implementing individual carbon footprint tracking and employee incentive programs. The initiatives demonstrate AMTZ’s leading role in creating a sustainable and self-sufficient healthcare manufacturing ecosystem in India.
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